Illinois State’s Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program is nationally accredited. It has a long history of preparing outstanding educators for K-12 schools. After graduation, students are qualified to apply for Illinois certification. They are also eligible to teach in public and private schools.
Physical education teachers improve students’ health and teach the importance of staying active. They make lesson plans and organize physical activities that are inclusive for students with a range of abilities.
Being a physical educator is a rewarding and fun career. After sitting a majority of the day in a classroom, P.E. is a time students can be active and get moving. Physical educators make an impact on students’ lives by teaching them healthy habits that will stay with them for a lifetime.
Earning a degree from the Illinois State PETE program gives graduates the option to choose what age they want to teach. Certification qualifies graduates to teach physical education in elementary schools, high schools, or community college.
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Renee Carrigan | 208 Bone Student Center | rdcarugl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Caryn Putra | clputra@IllinoisState.edu | 309-438-8661 |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
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It takes three years at Illinois State University to complete this degree. Students should transfer after one year at the community college.
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
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Mindy Kinney | McCormick Hall 250 | mdkinn2@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names A-G |
Megan Taylor | McCormick Hall 250 | mltayl3@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names H-M |
Daphyne Walker | McCormick Hall 250 | dlwalke@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names N-Z |
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Applications are always available.
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
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Mindy Kinney | McCormick Hall 250 | mdkinn2@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names A-G |
Megan Taylor | McCormick Hall 250 | mltayl3@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names H-M |
Daphyne Walker | McCormick Hall 250 | dlwalke@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5782 | Last Names N-Z |